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Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
Price tag $0.29

Legendary Creature — Ogre Spirit

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 57% Combo 13% Activated Abilities 4% Charge Counters 3% Energy 3% Mill 3%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient's Artifacts builds — cards that lean hardest into the Artifacts theme.

Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+79% Synergy $6.16
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+70% Synergy $1.67
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+63% Synergy $0.29
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+61% Synergy $0.89
Trading Post Trading Post
+61% Synergy $0.26
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+59% Synergy $3.02
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+57% Synergy $0.40
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+57% Synergy $0.43
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+56% Synergy $4.85
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+54% Synergy $3.04

Top Cards

The staple cards most Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient Artifacts decks run as their core.

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+53% Synergy $1.52
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+53% Synergy $6.37
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+51% Synergy $3.32
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+50% Synergy $3.55
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+50% Synergy $11.03
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+49% Synergy $4.67
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+46% Synergy $2.49
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+44% Synergy $23.24
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $0.89

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient Artifacts game on their own.

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+9% Synergy $475.47
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $115.22
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $120.10
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $18.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $134.99
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-3% Synergy $11.08
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-16% Synergy $40.59

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Artifacts plan in Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+39% Synergy $2.35
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+38% Synergy $9.63
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+36% Synergy $0.26
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+33% Synergy $0.33
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+32% Synergy $0.39
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+28% Synergy $0.61
Coretapper Coretapper
+28% Synergy $0.31
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+28% Synergy $0.34
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+24% Synergy $0.29
Myr Welder Myr Welder
+23% Synergy $2.61
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+22% Synergy $0.32
Chrome Dome Chrome Dome
+22% Synergy $1.71
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+21% Synergy $0.95
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+21% Synergy $0.32
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+20% Synergy $1.13
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+20% Synergy $2.87
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+20% Synergy $0.32
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+19% Synergy $11.08
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+18% Synergy $0.58
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+18% Synergy $0.35
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
+16% Synergy $0.24
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+15% Synergy $3.61
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+14% Synergy $0.36
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+14% Synergy $0.39
Voltaic Servant Voltaic Servant
+14% Synergy $0.22
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+12% Synergy $5.24
Metalworker Metalworker
+12% Synergy $204.19
Pentavus Pentavus
+12% Synergy $0.34
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+12% Synergy $0.34
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+12% Synergy $0.42
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+9% Synergy $0.35
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+9% Synergy $1.78
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+7% Synergy $0.28
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+7% Synergy $10.95
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+7% Synergy $2.07
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+7% Synergy $8.06
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+7% Synergy $2.67
Copper Gnomes Copper Gnomes
+6% Synergy $2.27
Rust Harvester Rust Harvester
+6% Synergy $0.32
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+5% Synergy $1.97
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+5% Synergy $0.28
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+4% Synergy $10.29
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+2% Synergy $11.82
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+2% Synergy $5.34
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+1% Synergy $2.24
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+1% Synergy $1.43
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
-1% Synergy $13.89
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
-2% Synergy $0.38
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-3% Synergy $29.93
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-10% Synergy $22.70

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient's Artifacts deck ahead.

Comet Storm Comet Storm
+12% Synergy $4.26
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+6% Synergy $1.98
Volt Charge Volt Charge
+4% Synergy $0.24
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.46
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $17.94
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-2% Synergy $5.86
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $10.78
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-5% Synergy $15.77
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-5% Synergy $12.92
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-6% Synergy $10.08
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-7% Synergy $4.45
Abrade Abrade
-8% Synergy $0.33
Big Score Big Score
-8% Synergy $0.39
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-12% Synergy $0.27
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-14% Synergy $0.99
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-15% Synergy $9.33
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-16% Synergy $69.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-27% Synergy $0.82

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Artifacts game plan forward for Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient.

Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+43% Synergy $1.51
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+35% Synergy $4.76
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+30% Synergy $0.33
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+28% Synergy $1.07
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+18% Synergy $5.84
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+13% Synergy $0.26
Dismantle Dismantle
+6% Synergy $0.27
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+3% Synergy $2495.70
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+2% Synergy $0.42
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
0% Synergy $0.23
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
-1% Synergy $6.08
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $9.03
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.31
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.16
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.46
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $1.10
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-17% Synergy $1.18

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient Artifacts decks.

Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+50% Synergy $19.17
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+48% Synergy $3.03
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+48% Synergy $3.72
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+46% Synergy $0.46
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+46% Synergy $0.34
Oracle's Vault Oracle's Vault
+38% Synergy $0.30
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+37% Synergy $0.76
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+34% Synergy $7.08
Titan Forge Titan Forge
+28% Synergy $0.22
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+27% Synergy $1.17
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+27% Synergy $0.30
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+26% Synergy $2.05
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+26% Synergy $0.64
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+26% Synergy $0.25
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+25% Synergy $0.35
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+25% Synergy $0.17
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+25% Synergy $0.39
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+24% Synergy $0.32
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+23% Synergy $10.79
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+23% Synergy $2.79
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+22% Synergy $13.41
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+21% Synergy $42.88
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+21% Synergy $0.37
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+21% Synergy $0.30
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+19% Synergy $0.95
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+18% Synergy $0.33
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+18% Synergy $2.68
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+17% Synergy $4.88
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+16% Synergy $46.26
Gonti's Aether Heart Gonti's Aether Heart
+16% Synergy $0.94
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+15% Synergy $8.37
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+15% Synergy $2.40
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+15% Synergy $0.32
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+15% Synergy $0.48
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+15% Synergy $6.62
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+13% Synergy $17.28
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+13% Synergy $36.24
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+13% Synergy $1.18
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.78
Surge Node Surge Node
+13% Synergy $0.26
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+12% Synergy $0.39
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+12% Synergy $2.74
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+12% Synergy $8.19
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+11% Synergy $1.56
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+11% Synergy $1.47
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+11% Synergy $0.24
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+11% Synergy $6.18
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+9% Synergy $1.45
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Artifacts strategy in Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient decks.

Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+35% Synergy $0.41
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+10% Synergy $2.47
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+10% Synergy $0.37
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+9% Synergy $0.33
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+5% Synergy $15.39
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-10% Synergy $7.53

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient's Artifacts game plan.

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+28% Synergy $2.00
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+8% Synergy $11.86
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+6% Synergy $5.09
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+5% Synergy $1.33
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+4% Synergy $1.74
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+3% Synergy $21.09
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-4% Synergy $0.34

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient Artifacts decks.

Great Furnace Great Furnace
+46% Synergy $2.48
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+45% Synergy $3.60
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+39% Synergy $17.64
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+27% Synergy $2.57
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+22% Synergy $12.84
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+15% Synergy $38.89
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+14% Synergy $2.26
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+12% Synergy $0.38
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+11% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+10% Synergy $1.46
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+10% Synergy $1.07
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+10% Synergy $1.97
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+10% Synergy $0.37
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.26
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+8% Synergy $0.16
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.35
Foundry of the Consuls Foundry of the Consuls
+6% Synergy $0.34
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+5% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $3.52
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.02
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.96
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.48
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+3% Synergy $0.22
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.31
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $19.36
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $5.79
Kher Keep Kher Keep
-1% Synergy $0.35
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-4% Synergy $17.65
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $9.73
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-17% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient's Artifacts strategy.

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+60% Synergy $4.46
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+54% Synergy $0.57
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+54% Synergy $0.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+45% Synergy $0.31
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+44% Synergy $3.95
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+38% Synergy $3.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+34% Synergy $0.34
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+34% Synergy $0.30
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+27% Synergy $4.34
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+26% Synergy $0.36
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+19% Synergy $0.32
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+16% Synergy $0.30
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+16% Synergy $34.91
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+14% Synergy $0.30
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+12% Synergy $20.04
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+12% Synergy $0.49
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+12% Synergy $4.16
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+11% Synergy $0.39
Weather Maker Weather Maker
+11% Synergy $0.57
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+10% Synergy $0.28
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+10% Synergy $1.79
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+9% Synergy $9.07
Solar Array Solar Array
+9% Synergy $0.27
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+8% Synergy $2.91
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $2.12
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $4.58
Pyramid of the Pantheon Pyramid of the Pantheon
+8% Synergy $0.47
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.37
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $5.67
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $1.23
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $2.32
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $238.58
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $0.95
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $0.77
Blitzball Blitzball
+5% Synergy $0.23
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+5% Synergy $0.34
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.59
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.36
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $12.93
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.89
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.55
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-8% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.89

Lands

The mana base behind Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient's Artifacts decks.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+24% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.37
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+7% Synergy $0.36
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.75
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.24
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $17.94
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
0% Synergy $0.71
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.08
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $9.03

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient: Artifacts.

The Twelfth Doctor Dan Lewis The Twelfth Doctor // Dan Lewis
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
Karn, Silver Golem Karn, Silver Golem
Pia and Kiran Nalaar Pia and Kiran Nalaar
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
Akiri, Line-Slinger Dargo, the Shipwrecker Akiri, Line-Slinger // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Akiri, Line-Slinger Halana, Kessig Ranger Akiri, Line-Slinger // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sengir, the Dark Baron Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akiri, Line-Slinger Siani, Eye of the Storm Akiri, Line-Slinger // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tormod, the Desecrator Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tormod, the Desecrator
Akiri, Line-Slinger Vial Smasher the Fierce Akiri, Line-Slinger // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Megatron, Tyrant Megatron, Tyrant
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Radiant, Serra Archangel Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Chandler Chandler
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Silas Renn, Seeker Adept // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Vial Smasher the Fierce Silas Renn, Seeker Adept // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Tetzin, Gnome Champion Tetzin, Gnome Champion
Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
The Seventh Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Seventh Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Pia Nalaar Pia Nalaar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
The Fifteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Fifteenth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fifteenth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Fifteenth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fifteenth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fifteenth Doctor Romana II The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Street Urchin Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Street Urchin
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
Akiri, Line-Slinger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
Akiri, Line-Slinger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Akiri, Line-Slinger // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Akiri, Line-Slinger Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Akiri, Line-Slinger // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel